Here is a really cool photo (3-1/2 x 3-1/2) that I acquired recently. It's from March 1967 and shows a group of 3 people either picking up or returning a 1966 Hertz Shelby (with Magnum 500 wheels) at a Hertz rental facility. Notice the advertising sign in the background. Does anyone recognize this facility? Looks pretty unique.
Craig R.
Very cool. Thank you for sharing.
Cory
I don't think they are picking it up or returning it. Merely standing by a car with an advertising sign on the roof.
Is the original sharp enough you can read the plate on the car in the background.
It is oakland international airport. Just compare the pictures.
Roy
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on August 09, 2026, 12:19:57 AMI don't think they are picking it up or returning it. Merely standing by a car with an advertising sign on the roof.
Is the original sharp enough you can read the plate on the car in the background.
You're right! The sign is actually attached to the top of the car. I initially thought it was larger and was across the way. I think the bottom line reads "The 'H' is for HERTZ".
Craig R.
Quote from: TA Coupe on August 09, 2026, 01:58:23 AMIt is oakland international airport. Just compare the pictures.
Roy
You would think I would know that living about 50 miles away! It's been a long, long time since I've been to that airport. I was researching Hertz rental facilities active in the 60's but didn't get a hit on one that looked like that. Thanks for the pics!
Craig R.
That airport must have been really small at that time. Nice catch.
Quote from: J_Speegle on August 09, 2026, 02:09:02 PMThat airport must have been really small at that time. Nice catch.
Still is. But it's quicker to fly into Oakland then take a bus to the BART station into downtown SF - at least it was 25 years ago.
Looks like they were having trouble with the decorative cement falling on passengers so they added a secondary roof. At LAX when the theme restaurant had the same problem they just stopped parking cars under it and swept up the debris regularly.
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on August 09, 2026, 02:39:35 PMStill is. But it's quicker to fly into Oakland then take a bus to the BART station into downtown SF - at least it was 25 years ago.
Looks like they were having trouble with the decorative cement falling on passengers so they added a secondary roof. At LAX when the theme restaurant had the same problem they just stopped parking cars under it and swept up the debris regularly.
Agreed, in comparison to many others, but it doubled from what it was not too long ago. Try never to use SFO especially since there is Oakland and Sac. Only used SFO for a couple of international and only San Jose a few times. Plenty to choose from in the area.
Quote from: SHELB66 on August 09, 2026, 11:47:57 AMQuote from: TA Coupe on August 09, 2026, 01:58:23 AMIt is oakland international airport. Just compare the pictures.
Roy
You would think I would know that living about 50 miles away! It's been a long, long time since I've been to that airport. I was researching Hertz rental facilities active in the 60's but didn't get a hit on one that looked like that. Thanks for the pics!
Craig R.
I currently live about 50mi away in Brentwood but used to live and work less than 10mi from the airport. Where do you live?
Roy
OG to the max